20A-7-703.1. Analysis of measure submitted to voters by Legislature -- Determination of fiscal effects.

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Effective 3/18/2026

(1)As provided in this section, the legislative general counsel shall prepare an analysis of each measure described in Section 20A-7-103 that the Legislature submits to the voters.

(2)The legislative general counsel shall ensure that the analysis:

(a)is not more than 1,000 words long;

(b)is prepared in clear and concise language that will easily be understood by the average voter;

(c)to the extent possible, avoids the use of technical terms;

(d)shows the effect of the measure on existing law;

(e)describes the measure;

(f)identifies the measure's fiscal effects over the time period or time periods determined by the legislative general counsel to be most useful in understanding the estimated fiscal impact of the measure; and

(g)identifies the amount of any increase or decrease in revenue or cost to state or local government.

(3)The legislative general counsel shall analyze the measure as the measure is proposed to be adopted, without considering any implementing legislation, unless the implementing legislation has been enacted and will become effective upon the adoption of the measure by the voters.

(a)In determining the fiscal effects of a measure, the legislative general counsel shall confer with the legislative fiscal analyst.

(b)The legislative general counsel shall consider any measure that requires implementing legislation in order to take effect to have no financial effect, unless implementing legislation has been enacted that will become effective upon adoption of the measure by the voters.

(5)If the legislative general counsel requests the assistance of any state department, agency, or official in preparing the analysis described in this section, that department, agency, or official shall assist the legislative general counsel.

(6)The legislative general counsel shall submit the analysis to the lieutenant governor no later than 90 calendar days before the date of the election in which the measure will appear on the ballot.

(7)Consistent with Section 36-12-12 , the legislative general counsel performs the duties in this section as counsel for the presiding officers.

Amended by Chapter 102 , 2026 General Session